Lancaster and Fleetwood — UK General Election Results
Lancaster and Fleetwood was won by Labour at the 2019 general election, with a majority of 2,380 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Lancaster and Fleetwood from 2010 to 2019.
Full Election History, 2010–2019
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eric Ollerenshaw (Conservative) | 15,404 | 36.1% | Clive Grunshaw (Labour) | 333 (0.8 pts) | 63.5% |
| 2015 | Catherine Smith (Labour) | 17,643 | 42.3% | Eric Ollerenshaw (Conservative) | 1,265 (3.0 pts) | 67.7% |
| 2017 | Cat Smith (Labour) | 25,342 | 55.1% | Eric Ollerenshaw (Conservative) | 6,661 (14.5 pts) | 68.6% |
| 2019 | Cat Smith (Labour) | 21,184 | 46.8% | Louise Thistlethwaite (Conservative) | 2,380 (5.3 pts) | 64.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2010
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ollerenshaw | Conservative | 15,404 | 36.1% | Yes |
| Clive Grunshaw | Labour | 15,071 | 35.3% | No |
| Stuart Langhorn | Liberal Democrat | 8,167 | 19.1% | No |
| Gina Dowding | Green | 1,888 | 4.4% | No |
| Fred McGlade | UKIP | 1,020 | 2.4% | No |
| Debra Kent | BNP | 938 | 2.2% | No |
| Keith Riley | Independent | 213 | 0.5% | No |
2015
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Smith | Labour | 17,643 | 42.3% | Yes |
| Eric Ollerenshaw | Conservative | 16,378 | 39.2% | No |
| Matthew Atkins | UKIP | 4,060 | 9.7% | No |
| Chris Coates | Green | 2,093 | 5.0% | No |
| Robin Long | Liberal Democrat | 1,390 | 3.3% | No |
| Harold Elletson | Independent | 174 | 0.4% | No |
2017
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Smith | Labour | 25,342 | 55.1% | Yes |
| Eric Ollerenshaw | Conservative | 18,681 | 40.6% | No |
| Robin Long | Liberal Democrat | 1,170 | 2.5% | No |
| Rebecca Novell | Green | 796 | 1.7% | No |
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Smith | Labour | 21,184 | 46.8% | Yes |
| Louise Thistlethwaite | Conservative | 18,804 | 41.6% | No |
| Peter Jackson | Liberal Democrat | 2,018 | 4.5% | No |
| Leanne Murray | Brexit Party | 1,817 | 4.0% | No |
| Caroline Jackson | Green | 1,396 | 3.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Lancaster and Fleetwood has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 2010. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lancaster and Fleetwood in the 2019 general election?
Labour won Lancaster and Fleetwood in 2019 with 21,184 votes (46.8%), a majority of 2,380 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Lancaster and Fleetwood since 2010?
Since 2010, Lancaster and Fleetwood has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Lancaster and Fleetwood?
The closest result on record for Lancaster and Fleetwood was 2010, when Conservative beat Labour by just 333 votes (0.8 percentage points).